Eutirox is a thyroxine-containing hormone prescribed to replace the function of the thyroid gland. Hormone levels affect body weight and appearance. If a person has a metabolic disorder, obesity is often observed. Eutirox and weight have a direct relationship, so some patients are afraid that if they take the drug, they will recover. But there are those who, on the contrary, want to lose weight thanks to the medicine. Take Eutiroks should be strictly according to instructions, the weight remained within the normal range.

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What is the drug prescribed for?

Thyroid hormone drugs are used to maintain the level of iodine – containing thyroid hormones in the body when the gland is unable to cope with its functions. They have the following influence: 

• Muscle structures and tissues are renewed faster.
• They activate the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
• Normalize the function of the central nervous system.
• Stimulates the work of the cardiovascular system.

If you drink Eutirox in large quantities, it slows down the production of pituitary hormones.

The daily dosage is calculated individually by weight: in the amount of 1.6-1.8 μg per 1 kg of body weight. This is the case if the patient is under 55 years old and does not have heart and vascular diseases. In older people with pathologies of the cardiovascular system, the dose is 1.9 μg per 1 kg of body weight.

Effect of eutirox on body weight

Patients are interested in whether it is possible to recover from Eutirox . Weight gain is a side effect that occurs due to the following factors:

• Body weight is increased when a person undergoes the full course of treatment at a very low daily dose.
• A small dosage activates the production of proteins in the body, which increases muscle and bone mass. But fat is not deposited. Therefore, the volume of the hips or other parts of the body does not increase.
• Weight may increase due to taking pills for direct indications. Due to malfunctions in the thyroid gland , metabolic processes slow down, and the use of Eutirox activates metabolism. As a result, the body requires more food. Weight gain is a natural process.

If Eutirox is prescribed in high dosages, the opposite effect is often observed. The person is losing weight, not gaining. Due to the stimulation of the thyroid gland, an excess of hormones is formed, which causes thyrotoxicosis, in which body weight decreases.

Start of reception

At the beginning of treatment with Eutirox, appetite increases and fat synthesis is accelerated. This is the result of the influence of the hormone. From it in the body there is an increase in metabolism and energy, as a result of which food is absorbed instantly.

Due to prolonged hypothyroidism, the cells were starving, and after the hormonal background restored, they require more food. The patient cannot control himself. As a result, there is a sharp increase in weight.

The initial effect of taking Eutirox lasts a long time – about 6-8 weeks.

Long term perspective

Many are interested in whether they recover from Eutirox with long-term use. Thanks to the medicine, the basal metabolism increases, energy is lost faster, so the weight goes away.

This is a long lasting effect that does not begin until 6 weeks after the drug is started (sometimes longer). At this time, fat synthesis is still high, but soon the rate of its breakdown becomes higher than the rate of formation, as a result of which the weight is reduced.

Appetite with prolonged use of Eutirox does not decrease, but it is important to limit the intake of carbohydrates and fats. In this case, the weight is within the normal range. Some people manage to lose weight while taking the drug, while others do not. Their weight is growing.

Other side effects

Eutirox affects more than just weight. If you drink the medicine incorrectly, there is a risk of negative effects:

• If hormones are in excess, the thyroid simply stops producing them, which causes the gland to atrophy. 
• The heart begins to beat faster, the load on the myocardium increases. Overworking it wears out faster, resulting in a shorter lifespan.
• Due to hyperstimulation of the central nervous system, anxiety, nervousness, irritability appear. A person does not sleep well, sometimes hallucinations and psychosis occur.
• Weight loss is fast. This condition is called cachexia (wasting). It is dangerous not only for health, but also for life.

How not to get better on Eutirox

Eutirox and excess weight are related, so it is important to adhere to the recommendations of endocrinologists and nutritionists in order not to gain weight:

• Consume a minimum amount of carbohydrates (up to 200-250 g per day).
• Sports should be regular and moderate.
• Limit fat intake to 80 grams per day.

It is necessary to give preference to food with a high content of vegetable fiber. These include berries, vegetables, unsweetened fruits. With their help, the absorption of carbohydrates is difficult, they quickly give a feeling of fullness.

Adequate intake of proteins is necessary, as they have a beneficial effect on metabolism. It is advisable to eat rye flour bread, prunes every day, drink kefir, beet juice. Diet No. 10 can serve as a basis, and if a person is obese, diet No. 8 according to Pevzner.

If you feel worse, you should consult a doctor to adjust the dosage.

How to lose weight with the drug

Eutirox for weight loss should be drunk only under the supervision of a doctor. He will select the dosage according to the individual characteristics of the patient’s body, the degree of the disease. Only in this case you can lose weight. You need to take pills in the morning on an empty stomach. In some cases, taking the drug is increased up to 3 times a day.

It is not recommended to take large doses of the drug and simultaneously engage in heavy physical activity, as this negatively affects the work of the heart. With the right dosage, exercise is even essential for well-being and weight loss.

Harmful myths about thyroid hormone treatment

There are several common opinions about taking Eutirox , because of which patients are afraid to take this drug:

• The medicine not only stimulates the production of hormones, but also stores them in the body. Even after the end of the treatment course, Eutirox continues to act, but the hormones quickly disintegrate, so they do not accumulate in the body. 
• The drug is prohibited to drink during pregnancy and lactation. This is not true. During the bearing of the child, the therapeutic course continues. Moreover, dosage increases are sometimes necessary. Breastfeeding is also not a contraindication to taking the medication, but the dosage is discussed with the doctor individually. They drink it only if there is direct evidence. During pregnancy and lactation, Eutirox is prohibited as a means of weight loss. 
• Eutirox is prescribed only if there are serious complications. A malfunction of the thyroid gland is not a serious pathology, but it is not recommended to take the drug without indications. 
• This drug affects weight, which always increases. No, not always, but only at low dosages and when the patient does not limit himself to food and does not follow a diet. 

In order for the weight to remain within the normal range when taking Eutirox , it is necessary to drink it only if indicated after consulting a doctor. Losing weight on your own by taking pills is not recommended, as there is a risk of negative reactions.